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Is workout good for our heart?
We are always told that exercise is good for the heart. Exercises reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart diseases & stroke. We are going to share physical adaptations to heart by a regular workout regime. Let us discuss in detail changes your heart undergoes in response to intense & regular workout. A…
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Impact of soda on your brain
We are always told that drinking soda has a negative impact on our health. It is a known fact that soda & other fizzy drinks offer empty calories. However, a lot of us consume soda either through carbonated drinks or while taking hard drinks. Combination of caffeine, artificial sweeteners & sugar is not good for…
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Overeating trait
We have discussed about serotonin in our previous blogs. Serotonin is a key neurotransmitter in the brain that regulates food intake & feeling of satiety. Availability of Serotonin & increased serotonergic activity in the brain is linked to reduced food intake & greater satiety. Depletion of Serotonin in the brain is associated with overeating, overweight,…
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Busting Food Myths
We have some preconceived notions about nutrition. We have heard about good fat & bad fat. We were also educated during our childhood days that carrots can help you see in the dark & breakfast is an important meal of the day. During our teenage & young days, we all waited to head towards our…
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Impact of gut on your workout performance
Our body is made up of complex & different systems. When it comes to workout, we are interested in the cardiovascular system-heart, arteries & veins, musculoskeletal system which allows us to move & pulmonary system- lungs which allows us to absorb oxygen that our cardiovascular system exports. Besides, we should give equal importance to the…
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Importance of Vitamin K
Vitamin K is a fat soluble vitamin involved in blood clotting, maintaining bone health & various metabolic reactions in the body. There are different forms of Vitamin K ( commonly referred to as a family of closely related molecules) which are discussed below: Vitamin K1(phylloquinone): This is the main dietary form of Vitamin K made…
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Role of Estrogen
Estrogen is commonly associated with its role in development of female sexual characteristics. Although it is primary female sex hormones, it is produced by both sexes undertaking various additional functions which includes, Regulating bone health. Sugar & Fat metabolism Blood flow There are four different types of Estrogen (E1 to E4) with E2(estradiol) being the…
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Training for busy people
If you are too much occupied with your professional & personal chores & unable to give time to your body, this one’s for you. Obesity & lifestyle diseases are on rise & 75% of global population is obese & overweight. We have forgotten to define our priorities & have been leading our life on wins…
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What diet should cyclists follow?
Cycling is one of the most popular & great endurance exercises & helps build leg muscles. Travelling miles in the saddle is one end of cyclist’s training. Equally important is nutrition. Cyclists often run short of carbohydrates stores which essentially is an important part of a cyclist’s nutrition. Carbohydrates, for most activities, are the main…
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Passion for Fitness has rebranded as Genefitletics
Passion for Fitness, a fitness & lifestyle company offering genomics science based online fitness coaching has rebranded as Genefitletics (GFL). The company considers fitness as a sensitive & responsible part of human lives, while one solution fits all cannot be relied upon given that every individual has different DNA, biochemistry & metabolism. Genefitletics understands the…
